About the Department
Science and technology to feed the world, protect natural resources, and improve quality of life.
The Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering is Penn State’s home for advancing the engineering, business, and technical management of biological and agricultural systems through teaching, research, and outreach.
We are a small, inclusive group united by our fascination with the technology and processes that make life better for everyone.
We boast state-of-the-art facilities and world-class faculty composed of engineers and scientists with years of working experience in their fields.
Student success drives the department. Our undergraduate majors offer hands-on learning with real-world applications, excellent internship experiences, robust scholarship opportunities, and high job placement.
Our graduate programs offer master of science and doctor of philosophy degrees rooted in research through our core engineering, science, and management disciplines.
Penn State is a Tier 1 Research University. Students are highly encouraged to participate in meaningful research starting the first semester of their freshman year.
Meet our faculty, staff, and students, and learn more about our academic home. Welcome!
Latest News
August 26, 2024
USDA grant to fund project developing AI-powered database on water quality
Nitrate, a common chemical compound that occurs naturally and is found in plants, water and soil, can break down into molecules harmful to human, animal and ecological health and accumulate as a pollutant. Nitrate contamination in streams, lakes and estuaries is a critical problem in many agricultural watersheds, but water-quality data is limited, making monitoring stream health and making management decisions difficult, according to researchers at Penn State. To enhance available data, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded a four-year, $650,000 grant to a research team at Penn State.
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August 21, 2024
USDA grant to fund robotic precision pesticide sprayer development
Pesticides reduce crop loss, helping to stabilize production, but excessive use of pesticides has brought huge negative impacts to the environment and human health, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. To address the problem, a team of Penn State researchers is developing a robotic precision pesticide sprayer capable of targeted application while minimizing unintended exposure.
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August 20, 2024
Summer 2024 ABE Graduates
Faculty and Staff congratulate our Summer 2024 Graduates
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August 7, 2024
Ag Sciences researchers win award for ‘superior’ paper from engineering society
Long He, assistant professor of agricultural and biological engineering, and colleagues in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences recently received a 2024 Superior Paper Award from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers for their research presentation titled, “An Advanced Robotic System for Precision Chemical Thinning of Apple Blossoms.”
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Upcoming Events
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Ag Sciences Involvement Fair
September 4, 2024
Berkey Creamery Lawn 119 Rodney A. Erickson, Food Science Building, University Park, PA 16802
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Environment, Natural Resources, and Sustainability Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
September 13, 2024
University Park, PA
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Plants and Green Industry Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
September 16, 2024
University Park, PA
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Food and Health Interest Area Visit for Prospective Students
September 20, 2024
University Park, PA
Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering
Address
105 Agricultural Engineering BuildingShortlidge Road
University Park, PA 16802
- Email abedept@psu.edu
- Office 814-865-7792